Rae's in 1986
(photo courtesy of Rae)
Rae's in 2018
(photo courtesy of Rae)
(photo courtesy of Rae)
(photo credit: Kassie)
It pains us to report not one, but two closings of long time Carroll Gardens businesses...and they are right next to each other.
Last night, reader Kassie reported that Rae at 432 Court Street and Olive's Very Vintage at 434 Court Street will be closing their respective stores.
Rae, a popular clothing boutique, has a fixture in the neighborhood. It's owner, Raina Passo, confirmed the closing with us by saying that after 32 years in the same location, she had not been given an option to renew her lease. "I have had an overwhelming amount of customers coming in that are so so devastated," she told us in an email.
Right next door, Jen McCulloch is getting ready to close her vintage clothing and accessories boutique "Olive", which she opened 17 years ago. Signs in the window encourage people to stay in touch via Instagram or her online page.
Jen will continue to buy vintage and high end designer pieces, and host pop-ups and shopping parties. She will also continue to participate in vintage shows.
Last night, reader Kassie reported that Rae at 432 Court Street and Olive's Very Vintage at 434 Court Street will be closing their respective stores.
Rae, a popular clothing boutique, has a fixture in the neighborhood. It's owner, Raina Passo, confirmed the closing with us by saying that after 32 years in the same location, she had not been given an option to renew her lease. "I have had an overwhelming amount of customers coming in that are so so devastated," she told us in an email.
Everything in the boutique is on sale from now till closing.
(photo courtesy of Olive Vintage)
(photo credit: Kassie)
Jen will continue to buy vintage and high end designer pieces, and host pop-ups and shopping parties. She will also continue to participate in vintage shows.
Jen and Raina, we will miss your presence very much here in Carroll Gardens.
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